Wesleyan crowns homecoming royalty; Buckhannon student joins court
Melody Calkins and Tyree Archer were crowned Wesleyan’s homecoming royalty before the October 10 game. Buckhannon nursing major Graci Ketterman was among the senior attendants.
Me, myself and De La Soul
WVU historian Austin McCoy discusses De La Soul’s influence on hip-hop and his new book, “Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age.”
Teen Driver Safety Week puts focus on speeding, seat belts and distractions
Teen Driver Safety Week runs October 18-24. West Virginia highway safety officials urge parents to discuss speeding, seat belts, distractions and other risks with teen drivers.
This week in West Virginia history: October 18 to 24
This week’s West Virginia history highlights include the chartering of Martinsburg, the commissioning of the USS West Virginia and completion of the New River Gorge Bridge.
Peak Advantage Medicare earns 5-star CMS rating
Peak Health announced Oct. 9 that its Peak Advantage Medicare plan has earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating awarded through the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program.
Culloden fourth grader wins statewide fire safety poster contest
Allison Javorsky, a fourth grader at Culloden Elementary School, won a statewide fire safety poster contest that drew more than 750 entries. All 12 winning posters will appear in the State Fire Marshal’s 2027 calendar.
Walk-in flu shots available to current BCHA patients through October
Current BCHA patients can get walk-in flu shots through October in Philippi and Belington. Shots are also available to students, faculty and staff at Brandon Wellness Center.
West Virginia amendment would put existing U.S. citizenship rule in constitution
On Nov. 3, West Virginia voters will decide whether Amendment 1 should put a U.S. citizenship requirement into the state constitution. State election law already requires U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
WVU president sets ambitious course in inaugural address to build university as new model for public research institutions
WVU President Michael T. Benson outlined his vision for the university’s future during his Oct. 15 inauguration and announced plans for a Mountaineer mascot sculpture.
WVU Cancer Institute Pink Party raises record $185K to aid Bonnie’s Bus
The WVU Cancer Institute’s 2026 Pink Party raised more than $185,000 to support statewide breast cancer screening via Bonnie’s Bus.
